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About this site
Dive into a dramatic underwater canyon near Palermo, where steep walls drop into the deep blue. The site teems with colorful sponges, schools of barracuda, and occasional groupers patrolling the rocky ledges. Strong currents attract pelagic life, making it ideal for drift diving. Visibility often exceeds 30 meters, revealing the dramatic topography. The canyon's sheltered position offers protection from rough seas, creating reliable conditions year-round. Watch for octopus hiding in crevices and moray eels peeking from cracks. A must for photographers and advanced divers.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Mauve StingerPelagia noctilucaReported here · unconfirmed
Cushion CoralCladocora caespitosaReported here · unconfirmed
Pig-tooth CoralBalanophyllia (Balanophyllia) europaeaReported here · unconfirmed
European Spiny LobsterPalinurus elephasReported here · unconfirmed
Atlantic Purple Sea UrchinParacentrotus lividusReported here · unconfirmed
white gorgonianEunicella singularisReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean DamselfishChromis chromisReported here · unconfirmed
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